Church of St Augustine, Clutton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Church of St Augustine
Location	Clutton Somerset, England
Built	c. 1290
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated	21 September 1960
Reference no.	1320766
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The Church of St Augustine is an old and important church located in Clutton, a village in Somerset, England. It's an Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England.

This church was first built a very long time ago, around the year 1290! Over the centuries, parts of it have been rebuilt or changed. Because of its history and special architecture, it's officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historic place that needs to be protected. The church is named after St Augustine of Hippo, a famous saint.

The Church Building

The Church of St Augustine has many interesting features. Its tower is one of the most noticeable parts.

The Tower and Bells

The church's tower is made from red sandstone. It has strong diagonal supports called buttresses that end in decorative points called pinnacles. This tower likely dates back to 1726. Inside the tower, there are two bells. These bells were made in 1734 by Thomas Bilbie, who came from the famous Bilbie family of bell makers.

Historic Monuments

Around the church, you can find some old and important monuments. Two special fenced-off tomb areas belonging to the Broadribb family are also listed as Grade II historic structures. There is also a group of three other monuments for the Broadribb and Purnell families that are listed.

A Famous Visitor

The Church of St Augustine has a connection to a very famous historical figure.

John Wesley's Visit

In 1780, John Wesley, who was a very important leader in the Methodist movement, came to this church. He wanted to preach a sermon from the church's pulpit. However, he was not allowed to use it. So, instead of giving up, he bravely preached his sermon from a stone located in the churchyard! This shows his dedication to sharing his message.

Church Community

The Church of St Augustine is part of a larger group of churches in the area. It belongs to the benefice (a group of parishes) that includes Farmborough, Marksbury, Stanton Prior, Clutton, and Cameley. It is also part of the archdeaconry of Bath.

See also

• List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells